Kohler KDI 2504TM

7
INFORMATION ABOUT FAILURES
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7 INFORMATION ABOUT FAILURES
7.1 Useful information about failures
• This chapter contains information about the problems that may appear during engine operation with
its causes and trouble shooting Tab. 7.2.
• In some cases, you shall turn off the engine immediately to avoid further damage Tab. 7.1.
Tab 7.1
THE ENGINE MUST BE IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF WHEN
1
Warning RED light turn on
2
The oil pressure indicator light turns on while running
3
The engine rpms suddenly increase and decrease
4
A sudden and/or unusual noise is heard
5
Colour the exhaust fumes suddenly darkens
Tab 7.2
TROUBLES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
PAR.
Warning YELLOW light
turn on
Engine ECU has detect a
malfunctions
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
--
The engine does not
start
Sulphated battery
terminals corroded
Clean the battery terminals --
Battery voltage too low
Recharge the battery or replace it
--
Low fuel level
Refuel
4.4
Frozen fuel
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
--
Clogged fuel filter
Replace with a new filter
6.3
Air suction in fuel system
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
--
Clogged air filter
Replace with a new filter
6.4
Clogged pipes
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
--
Intake or exhaust system
clogged
Replace with a new fuse; if the problem
persists,
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
--
Intake or exhaust system
clogged
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops --
Engine starts but
stops
Inefficient electrical
connections
Clean the electrical contacts; if the problem
persists,
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
--
Sulphated battery
terminals
Clean the battery terminals
--
Clogged fuel filter
Replace with a new filter and clean the tank
--
Clogged fuel pipes
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
--
RPM instability at idle
speed
Clogged fuel pipes
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops --
Numero dei giri al
minimo basso
Clogged fuel pipes
Contact KOHLER authorised workshops
--
Poor quality fuel Clean the tank and refuel with quality fuel
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